A modern 12 yo African American boy learns about “Affrilachian” history and culture while attending STEM camp in the West Virginia mountains.
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Holler of the Fireflies
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Aunt Harriet’s Underground Railroad in the Sky
An 8 yo African American girl and her brother embark on a fantastic flying journey and meet Harriet Tubman, who teaches them about Underground Railroad. Illustrated by the author, this is a sequel to Tar Beach, about Ringgold’s childhood in NYC.
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The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History
Short non-fiction stories of both well-known and obscure people and events from American history
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Mr. Revere and I
An account of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, as well as his many activities leading up to the American Revolution, as humorously told by his horse.
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Heroes, Incredible True Stories of Courageous Animals
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Bread Givers
Young Russian Jewish immigrant woman strives to overcome poverty, struggles between old world and new world values
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The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg
12 yo orphan boy from Maine journeys to Gettysburg to rescue his brother who was sold to Union army for Civil War effort
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Daddy Long-Legs
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Sophia’s War: A Tale of the Revolution
12 yo Patriot girl searches for her brother who goes missing after Battle of Brooklyn. She later becomes a spy and uncovers Benedict Arnold’s plot.
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Show Way
Picture book depicts generations of African American women from author’s family and their special quilts containing secret messages and maps to freedom
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